NEW DELHI: Star batter Jos Buttler played a sensational match-winning knock of 97 not out to guide Gujarat Titans (GT) to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
With this emphatic win, Gujarat not only handed DC their second loss of the season but also soared to the top of the points table. All three of GT, DC, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) now have 10 points from seven matches, but GT’s superior net run rate (+0.984) pushed them above DC (+0.589) and PBKS (+0.308).
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Chasing a daunting target of 204, Gujarat were dealt an early blow when skipper Shubman Gill was run out for just 7 in the second over. However, Buttler, at his vintage best, stepped up with a composed yet authoritative innings. After adding a brisk 60-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan (36), Buttler took complete charge of the chase.
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Mixing calculated aggression with calm composure, Buttler carved the DC bowling attack with finesse. His unbeaten 54-ball knock, studded with 11 fours and four sixes, was the backbone of GT’s chase. Despite Sudharsan’s dismissal in the 8th over, the Englishman never let the momentum dip.
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Partnering with Sherfane Rutherford (43 off 34), Buttler forged a match-winning 119-run stand for the third wicket that left DC bowlers searching for answers. By the time Rutherford fell in the 19th over, GT were firmly in control, needing just 10 off the last over.
While the crowd eagerly anticipated a Jos Buttler century, it wasn’t to be. Rahul Tewatia ensured a swift finish, smashing a six and a four off Mitchell Starc to complete the chase with four balls remaining, leaving Buttler stranded at 97.
Earlier, DC posted a competitive 203/8, thanks to handy contributions from Karun Nair (31), KL Rahul (28), Axar Patel (39), and Ashutosh Sharma (37). But it was Prasidh Krishna’s fiery spell of 4/41 that pegged DC back in crucial phases, denying them a bigger total.
The Titans’ clinical all-round display — highlighted by Buttler’s brilliance — saw them leapfrog their rivals and issue a strong statement in the race for playoff spots.
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